The General Rule
Fence regulations are among the most commonly enforced CC&R provisions. Typical restrictions include maximum height limits, approved materials (often specific types of wood, vinyl, or aluminum), color requirements to match the house or community palette, prohibition of chain-link or barbed wire in residential areas, setback requirements from property lines, and a requirement that the 'finished' side face outward toward neighbors or the street. Most HOAs require ARC approval before any fence is built, modified, or replaced — and many homeowners get fined for building first and asking second.
Arizona-Specific Rules
Arizona HOAs must process ARC requests within the timeframe specified in the CC&Rs. Arizona law prohibits HOAs from adopting fence rules that conflict with local municipal zoning requirements.
Why Your CC&Rs May Be Different
State law sets the minimum floor — but your community's CC&Rs, bylaws, and board-adopted rules may be stricter, may include exceptions, or may have been amended recently. The only way to know exactly what applies to your community is to read your specific governing documents.
Most CC&Rs are 40–120 pages of dense legal language. Finding the exact section that answers your question can take 20–30 minutes — if you can find it at all.
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